Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts — Our Stories, Our Why, & How We Built Our Photography Businesses

Welcome to the very first episode of the Called & Creative Photography Education Podcast! In this episode, we’re officially introducing ourselves and sharing the stories behind our journeys into photography.You’ll hear from your hosts, Mekala Stiek, owner of Till the Dawn Photo Company, and Courtni Miller, owner of Miller Image & Motion, as we open up about how we each found our way into photography, what our businesses look like today, and the paths that led us here.We talk about the early days, the learning curves, the pivots, and the purpose behind what we do — plus what inspired us to create Called & Creative as a space for photographers who want to grow both creatively and professionally.Whether you’re just starting out or already running a photography business, this episode is your chance to get to know us, our hearts for this industry, and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward.We’re so glad you’re here — let’s get started. 🤍